Charleston chain-gang /

Apparently, the film was photographed from a compound bordered by high walls and buildings. At a distance of fifty yards in the direction that the camera is pointed a column of men can be seen walking backwards and holding a chain under their arms. All the men are dressed the same. Two men carrying...

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Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: Washington, D.C. : Thomas A. Edison Inc., 1902.
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Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:Apparently, the film was photographed from a compound bordered by high walls and buildings. At a distance of fifty yards in the direction that the camera is pointed a column of men can be seen walking backwards and holding a chain under their arms. All the men are dressed the same. Two men carrying shotguns gesture to indicate the chain gang should move. They walk toward camera position, continuing until the last man in the column passes the camera.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed April 08, 2016).
Physical Description:1 online resource (2 min.)
Playing Time:00:01:12